Problem of Optimism Candide Part 2

One of the things Voltaire focuses on in Candide is the problem of idealism. Voltaire continues to show the problems with Pangloss's theories that were given in the first section. Candide says "The sea of this new world is already better than our European sea; it is calmer, the winds more regular. It is certainly the New World which is the best of all worlds. (23)." This illustrates Candide's unending optimism. Despite all of the pitfalls that have occurred on his journey, he still believes life will work out. This is illustrated not to be true the many misfortunes that come upon poor Candide. After being beaten and robbed, driven to murder, we can see Candide's story will only become more grim. Candide believes in his tutors theories to the furthest extent, and Voltaire does his best to illustrate the holes in the story. While not directly stating it, he illustrates through his story telling how there are more than a few holes in Pangloss's philosophy.